Catharine
Catharine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Catharine
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, of less common usage, variant of Catherine.
How popular is Catharine?
Since 1880, 12,994 girls in the U.S. have been named Catharine. Its highest rank for girls was #249 in 1883. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Catharine
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Catharine
Sister and brother names that share Catharine's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Catharine FAQ
What does the name Catharine mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, of less common usage, variant of Catherine.
What is the origin of the name Catharine?
Catharine is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Catharine?
Since 1880, 12,994 girls in the U.S. have been named Catharine. Its highest rank for girls was #249 in 1883. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Catharine a boy or girl name?
Catharine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,994 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.